Kurt Browning throughout his 2023 Stars on Ice Farewell Tour.
Elvis Stojko throughout the 2023 Stars on Ice Kurt Browning Farewell Tour.Canadian determine skating royalty might be welcomed to the realm as the 2 Olympians carry out in Gananoque on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Pictures by way of Stars on Ice.
It’s time to lace up your skates, as a result of Gananoque is about to host two of Canada’s most legendary determine skating icons.
On Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, the Gananoque Skating Membership invitations the group to a meet and greet with world champions Kurt Browning and Elvis Stojko.
From 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., the duo will glide upstairs on the Lou Jeffries, Gananoque and TLTI Recreation Centre (600 King Avenue) to satisfy followers, share tales, and unfold their love for skating — all freed from cost.
As a part of Stojko’s and Browning’s journey into Gananoque, they may even be internet hosting seminars for skaters on the enviornment on Jan. 30 and Jan. 31.
“They’ll be learning from them, and then the meet and greet is something separate we’ve been able to do,” stated Amanda Trafford, the City’s Financial Growth and Communications Officer.
“This is super exciting.”
Skaters registered for the seminars months in the past, added Trafford, who talked about there are skaters from so far as Nunavut anticipated to be taking on this expertise.
“We’ve got skaters coming from all over Canada,” stated Trafford.
This three-day occasion is partially funded by the Municipal Lodging Tax, accredited by the Tourism Advisory Panel, and is the brainchild of Sharon Nixon, a coach with the Gananoque Skating Membership, who additionally has her personal skating membership in Kingston.
Browning isn’t only a determine skater, he’s considered a pioneer. Identified for touchdown the first-ever quadruple bounce in competitors, he’s a four-time world champion and Canadian nationwide champion.
Browning hosted a one-day seminar in Gananoque final 12 months. That generated buzz inside the group and past, Trafford stated, and helped result in an prolonged keep this time round, with extra seminars, and a meet-and-greet, alongside together with his good buddy Stojko.
“I had posted a couple of photos on the town’s Facebook page about him (being in Gananoque) and teaching, and it was by far the most liked and commented on set of pictures that we’ve shared,” stated Trafford.
Stojko’s explosive jumps and artistry redefined determine skating. He’s a three-time world champion, two-time Olympic silver medallist, and seven-time Canadian champion.
“People are so excited about this,” stated Trafford. “I figure skated as a kid, so these two are people I’ve watched my whole life skate. To be able to have them in our little town of 5,400 is pretty incredible.”
Kurt Browning and Elvis Stojko, pictured right here throughout the Stars on Ice 2023 Kurt Browning Farewell Tour, share a mutual love — for skating, and for each other’s respective legacy as Canadian determine skating champions and celebrities. Pictures by way of Stars on Ice.
Keith Dempsey is a Native Journalism Initiative (LJI) reporter primarily based out of Gananoque. The LJI is funded by the Authorities of Canada
